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We relive Ben's death with every teen heatwave drowning

Ben’s father said the family has faced crushing highs and lows as authorities report 17 water deaths, including 11 teenagers, during the warm spell.

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The family of Ben Glen, who drowned in the River Nith in Dumfries, want to raise awareness of the dangers of open water.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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